Article from "The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal" describing North Carolina's need for "qualified math, science, and special education teachers," and how WGU could help address these shortages.
Article from "U.S. News & World Reports" discussing what a prospective student should consider before enrolling in a competency-based education (CBE) program.
Article from "The Tennessean" describing competency-based education (CBE). The article is authored by Kimberly K. Estep, Ph.S., the Chancellor of WGU Tennessee.
Addendum to the original 1996 "Western Governors University Memorandum of Understanding." These documents, in conjunction with the 2015 "State of Nevada, Executive Department, A Proclamation by the Governor," establishes WGU Nevada.
Proclamation from the State of Nevada, signed by the Governor of the State of Nevada, Brian Sandoval. This document, in conjunction with the original 1996 "Western Governors University Memorandum of Understanding," and the 2015 "Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Nevada and Western Governors University," establishes WGU Nevada.
The state of Nevada and Western Governors University have partnered to created WGU Nevada, a nonprofit, online, competency-based university designed to meet the higher-education needs of busy working adults who need a bachelor's or master's degree to advance their careers and improve their lives and the lives of their families.
WGU Nevada officially launched at this event on June 16, 2015, at the inNEVation Center in Las Vegas. It featured Switch Vice President Adam Kramer, Governor Brian Sandoval (via video), Lt. Governor Mark Hutchison, USA Funds Director of State Engagement and Relations Anna Gatlin, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Chancellor Dan Klaich, WGU President Bob Mendenhall, WGU Nevada Chancellor Spencer Stewart, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dale Erquiaga, Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Children’s Hospital CEO Todd Sklamberg, WGU graduate Derrick Glum, and WGU graduate (and current grad student) Jennifer Knight.
One page advertisement from "The Economist" in support of a forum titled "Disrupting Traditional Models." Robert Mendenhall was a speaker at this event.